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Marinated Olives




Source of Recipe


Taverna


Recipe Introduction


"Whichever of these two different preparations you choose, be sure to marinate the olives for at least 2 days before setting them out with drinks as part of a meze or tapas table. They will keep very well for up to a week in the refrigerator"


List of Ingredients




For Black Olives:
1 lb brine-cured black olives, rinsed of brine
3 Cloves Garlic, crushed
1 teaspoon ground Cumin
1 teaspoon red Pepper flakes
Olive oil

For Green Olives:
1 lb brine-cured green olives, rinsed of brine
4 cloves garlic, crushed
2 tablespoons dried Oregano
2 thin orange or lemon Zest strips
Olive oil




Recipe



Select either the black or green olives to prepare, or prepare both. Combine all the ingredients in a bowl, adding Olive oil as needed to cover. Toss well to combine. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 days. Bring to room temperature before serving.